San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

Overview

Recently renovated, the San Antonio International Airport is well-connected to two major highways making it an easy drive from San Antonio. Although it doesn't have a wide selection of shopping and dining options, the airport offers a warm and friendly environment for air travellers.

San Antonio International Airport serves eight million passengers each year and there are flights connecting it to a number of major destinations across North America. These include, Washington DC, New York, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta and even Mexico City and Cancun to name a few.

Location

The airport is located 8 miles (12km) or a 15-minute drive from the city centre.

Getting to the city

Tansportation information booths and officials can give information from terminal 1 and 2 (Tel: 210-207-3411). Public buses cost only US$1 to the city centre and can be reached by a free airport shuttle to the bus stop. (Tel: 210-362-2020). A faster shared shuttle departs from the airport to hotels located in the city centre and costs US$18 (Tel: 210-281-9900). Taxis can be caught easily from outside arrivals terminals and costs up from US$20. Nine car rental agencies can also be found at the arrivals terminals 1 and 2.

Time

GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November).

Contacts

Tel: +1 210 207 3433

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San Antonio International Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.